Japanese Conversation · Level 14
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Japanese word
コンビ
Pronunciation
Romajikonbi
Meaning
- nounpair
Example
姉と弟は息の合ったコンビです。ane to otōto wa iki no a tta ko n bi de su
The sister and brother make a good pair.
More examples
このコンビは毎週テレビに出演しています。ko no ko n bi wa mai shū te re bi ni shutsu en shi te i ma su
This duo appears on television every week.
Core concept
Refers to two people who work or perform together as one coordinated team.
Common phrases
人気のコンビnin ki no ko n bi
popular duo
息の合ったコンビiki no a tta ko n bi
well-coordinated duo
Similar words
ペアpea: Two people joined as a pair for a shared activity or role.
二人組futarigumi: A pair of people presented or working together as one group.
Definition in Japanese
二人で一組になり、協力して事に当たる組み合わせ。futa ri de ichi kumi ni na ri kyō ryoku shi te koto ni a ta ru ku mi a wa se
Word origin
In Japanese, コンビ (konbi, "pair") is formed by shortening コンビネーション (konbinēshon, "combination"), a borrowing from English combination.
Usage tips
- Unlike a simple count of two people, コンビ (konbi) usually suggests an established partnership, especially in entertainment, sports, or work.
Other meanings
- duonoun